Mike Carlier
Lakeville, MN
More opinions than you want to hear about.

Dale, who pays the taxes?  Raise the rent and cry all the way to the bank:)

Dec 05, 2011 04:38 AM
Wallace S. Gibson, CPM
Gibson Management Group, Ltd. - Charlottesville, VA
LandlordWhisperer

I'm not sure what TAXES Dale is referring to....as a property manager and landlord, I L♥VE that I have deductions and depreciation against my regular income....THAT MAKES BEING A LANDLORD FUN!

Dec 05, 2011 05:30 AM
Mike Carlier
Lakeville, MN
More opinions than you want to hear about.

Wallace, I think owning income property is the little guy's equivalent of billionaires owning an NFL team.  Even if you lose money you make money.  Of course, if you show a profit you still make money.

Dec 05, 2011 05:49 AM
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Mike, I would not say I am getting rich off my rentals, but, it is better most of the time than the money sitting in the bank at 1/2%.

Dec 05, 2011 07:31 AM
Mike Carlier
Lakeville, MN
More opinions than you want to hear about.

Bill, I thought I heard someone say you were the Donald Trump of North Branch. 

Dec 05, 2011 09:37 AM
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Mike...I been called simalar things to a Trump, BUT I ain't no Donald!

Dec 05, 2011 11:42 AM
Mike Carlier
Lakeville, MN
More opinions than you want to hear about.

Well that's a relief.  I thought you were going to fire me.  I'll still keep you on my Moguls and Tycoons list for the northern latitudes of the metro.

Dec 06, 2011 02:15 AM
John MacArthur
Century 21 Redwood - Washington, DC
Licensed Maryland/DC Realtor, Metro DC Homes

MIke,

Great article....you are right on the mark. Thanks for posting.

Dec 09, 2011 08:36 AM
Mike Carlier
Lakeville, MN
More opinions than you want to hear about.

Thanks John, it's good to hear from you again.  

Dec 10, 2011 01:25 AM